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LAUREN MEYERS

New York

Summary

Strategic buying leader with 10+ years managing $30M–$100M+ portfolios across multiple categories and markets. Proven in driving sales growth, optimizing margins, and using data to make agile buying decisions. Skilled in vendor negotiations, assortment strategy, and streamlining processes to boost efficiency. Collaborative leader who builds strong partnerships, develops high-performing teams, and delivers results.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Buyer, Advanced Contemporary RTW

Bergdorf Goodman
New York
03.2021 - Current
  • Direct a $32M annual business across 50 brands, driving 8% above-plan growth
  • Develop and implement forecasting models for receipts, markdowns, and inventory that improved accuracy and reduced excess stock.
  • Lead cross-functional teams spanning planning, marketing, e-commerce, and store operations to execute seasonal strategies.
  • Negotiate terms, swaps, and end-of-season agreements to maximize profitability and minimize risk.
  • Mentor and develop direct reports, enhancing analytical and strategic capabilities across the team.
  • Selected to be a transformation leader agent during company-wide initiatives and invited to teach retail math courses as part of the corporate development program
  • Proactively identify inefficiencies and implement streamlined or automated solutions, reducing manual work and training teams to adopt best practices that enhance productivity and results.

Merchandise Planner Analyst, Footwear

Bergdorf Goodman
New York
04.2019 - 03.2021
  • Managed $100M in annual sales and $145M fiscal receipts
  • Created brand-level plans to meet sales, GM, stock, and inventory targets.
  • Partnered with VP of Planning to design enterprise-level reporting for multi-divisional use.
  • Developed ad-hoc Excel reports to identify business risks, opportunities, and key trends.
  • Led OTB forecasting and hindsight analysis, influencing major buying decisions.
  • Prepare for and actively participate in hindsight strategy meetings and seasonal business reviews
  • Conducted in-depth trend and profitability analyses to guide strategic assortment and inventory planning.

Assistant Buyer, Designer & Contemporary Footwear

Bergdorf Goodman
New York
04.2017 - 04.2019
  • Managed $40M receipts; grew key vendor sales by 15% year-over-year, outpacing div growth by 10%.
  • Optimized assortments based on data insights, improving sell-through and reducing markdown costs.
  • Negotiated vendor agreements, co-op funding, and exclusive product collaborations to drive competitive advantage.

Merchandise Assistant, Handbags, Accessories

Shopbop
New York
07.2015 - 04.2017
  • Analyzed and quickly reacted to weekly sales trends and managed inventory levels accordingly
  • Negotiated with vendors for discounts, off-price packages, extended terms agreements, and MDA
  • Processed reorders, warehouse issues, purchase orders, receiving issues, and RTV agreements

Education

Bachelor of Science - Retailing And Consumer Behavior

University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
05.2015

Skills

  • Advanced Excel & Reporting
  • Data Analysis & Forecasting
  • Strategic Assortment Planning
  • Vendor Negotiations & Partnerships
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Trend assessment

Timeline

Senior Buyer, Advanced Contemporary RTW

Bergdorf Goodman
03.2021 - Current

Merchandise Planner Analyst, Footwear

Bergdorf Goodman
04.2019 - 03.2021

Assistant Buyer, Designer & Contemporary Footwear

Bergdorf Goodman
04.2017 - 04.2019

Merchandise Assistant, Handbags, Accessories

Shopbop
07.2015 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Science - Retailing And Consumer Behavior

University of Wisconsin

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